'Slippery And Scary'; Slick Conditions Coat Illinois Roadways On New Year's Day
"I probably shouldn't have come out but my sister pleaded me to come out and we've been sliding."
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"I probably shouldn't have come out but my sister pleaded me to come out and we've been sliding."
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for all counties, except Lake (IL) and McHenry counties.
The Illinois Tollway has deployed all 196 snowplows ahead of the New Year's Day winter storm.
It's the calm before the storm.
After a snowy night, roads are icy and causing dangerous driving conditions Wednesday morning.
After a snowy night, roads are icy and causing dangerous driving conditions Wednesday morning.
A Wintry system will bring snow and ice this evening and overnight before warming to rain on Wednesday.
The State Street bus on the city's South Side was being rerouted due to a street blockage amid the winter storm late Tuesday.
Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies with scattered rain showers later in the day turning to a wintry mix with light snow overnight.
Thursday afternoon will bring a few lakeside flurries and snow showers near the Indiana shoreline. Otherwise weather conditions will be relatively quiet for the next several days.
High waves and icy condition have prompted a lakefront trail closure, the Chicago Park District announced Wednesday.
Snow showers may impact commuters Wednesday morning.
The possibility of lakeshore flooding is affecting much of the Chicago area. Waves as big as 10 to 14 feet are possible. Strong winds will whip up big waves, leading to possible flooding.
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Sunday night through Tuesday will bring accumulating snow to parts of the Chicago area.
Some areas may be waking up to snow accumulation.
A wind advisory is in effect in the Chicago area until 6 p.m. Sunday as a cold front brings winds that could gust up to 50 mph.
Drivers need to be aware of slick roads and low visibility Monday morning as snow returns to the forecast.
The first snow of the season is falling in the northwest suburbs.
Cold weather continues with temperatures running about 10 degrees below what is typical.
Snow is lingering Friday morning.
Temperatures remain below average with a high of 43 degrees.
Easter Sunday will have mild air, but there will be rain showers from time to time.
